Lot 3281
1866, 15¢ black (77), tied by NYFM four-pointed star in circle (Skinner) on orange buff cover to Germany, red "N. York Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 12' Apr 14" exchange c.d.s., blue "0/2" pen rating, reverse with bold "Hamburgh 29/4 66" transit oval in blue along with Butzbach (4.30) and Schotten (4.30) arrivals; light soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE 15¢ 1866 LINCOLN MEMORIAL ISSUE.
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Fisher
This cover is used exactly one year after the assassination by John Wilkes Booth. This cover was also examined by the APS expertizing committee and received a conflicting opinion. We feel the Philatelic Foundation was correct in their opinion and this cover is genuine in all respects.
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